515. This Child We Dedicate to Thee

1 This child we dedicate to Thee,
O God of grace and purity!
In Thy great love its life prolong,
Shield it, we pray, from sin and wrong.

2 O may Thy Spirit gently draw
Its willing soul to keep Thy law;
May virtue, piety, and truth
Dawn even with its dawning youth.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: This child we dedicate to Thee
Title: This Child We Dedicate to Thee
Author: Christoph F. Neander
Translator: Samuel Gilman, 1791-1858
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Baptism; Church; Dedication of Children
Tune Information
Name: FEDERAL STREET
Composer: Henry Kremble Oliver, 1800-1885
Meter: LM
Key: F Major



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